A Plan For The Better Security Of Vessels Navigating The River Thames: With Appendices On Nautical Subjects Resulting Therefrom (1834)

By Charles Henry Ackerley

Book Overview

""A Plan For The Better Security Of Vessels Navigating The River Thames: With Appendices On Nautical Subjects Resulting Therefrom"" is a book written by Charles Henry Ackerley in 1834. The book is focused on proposing a plan to improve the safety and security of vessels navigating the River Thames. The author presents a detailed analysis of the current situation and identifies the issues that need to be addressed to reduce the risks and hazards associated with navigating the river. The book includes several appendices that provide additional information on various nautical subjects that are relevant to the plan proposed by the author. These appendices cover topics such as the construction of ships, the use of anchors, the management of ballast, and the handling of cargo. Overall, ""A Plan For The Better Security Of Vessels Navigating The River Thames"" is a comprehensive and informative book that provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by those navigating the River Thames in the early 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for historians, maritime enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of navigation and transportation in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436744091
• ISBN13: 9781436744096
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"